Charles B Gaskill Middle School - Yearbook (Niagara Falls, NY)

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98' 0009 Geonam CLASS PROPHECY lt has been customary for the prophecy to take us into the future on Tenth Grade Day, but this year we are going back to Egypt and see whom we can see. It is the year T980 E.S.T. lEgyptian Standard Timel, As we cross the vast Sahara Desert, we see a familiar group of figures. lt is Mike DeFelice, Dean of Gaskill University of Alexandria and his staff, John Gaul, Dean of math, David Anderson, Assistant Dean, Pat Sander, Dean of Biol09Y: and Betty Bernat, Dean of Psychology. As we approach the oasis, we see the sprawling tents of a Bedouin tribe. Seated in his tent is Sheik i'Solomon Ferguson with his wife x'Sheba Pauline at his side, Looking around, we see Rich Morganti and Douglas Ely feeding the camels. Solomon invites us to dinner but we see Joyce DeTroia preparing the food, and we decide to push on to our destination, Cairo. As we enter Cairo we notice a group of workers including Mike Cipolla, Red Appoloney, and Jim Blinn, hand-picked for their strength, pulling huge stones for a new pyramid. We see The Pharaoh of Egypt , Joe Hurst, with his royal guards, Bill Popowich and Arnold Ruben, Entertaining him is the court iester, Frank LaVia, The king's bugler, Gary Falsetti, announces the be- ginning of the Athletic Contests which are taking place today. In the distance we see the Olympian team from Athens led by John Zipp greeting the Egyptian team's captain, Dan Napoliello. Renowned scientist, Bart De Rosa, tries to get a glimpse of them. Dana Berman, Charlotte Conti, Rose Rizzotto, and Carolyn Stouck lead the Egyptians in a cheer as Dennis Morgan and Rich Haick sell popcorn. A burst of applause comes from the audience as water boy Paul Palumbo rushes to help a player. On hand for the occasion ore: John Thomson, coconut manufacture tycoon, Judy Brown, Ambassador to Germany: and the new singing sensation, The Mummies lPat Maglio, Delly Mariano and Pat Smeiclml During the half time, Leo Maj, renowned lion tamer of the century, de- monstrates one af his death-defying feats. Half-time music is furnished by The Pyramids, Joe Palermo, Bruce Semans and Allyn Wagner. An exhibition of strength is shown by Hercules, elsewhere known as Worosz. The music stops as a group of Foreign Legionnaires led by Joe Bruno passes by. ln step with him are Mike Colucci, Frank Calvello, Mike Beningo and Elyse Olearczyk. The final scores are read by the head prophet, Ken Deal, and John Edwards, coach of the Egyptian team, is carried off the field by the victorious team. As we leave the scene and this land of mystery, we see Samson Chauncey Swalwell, receiving a haircut from Delilah Bonnie Watts. Fare- well Egypt. ' - John Scavulli, Kathy Pasco, Joe Hurst

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TENTH GRADE CLASS HISTORY The famed geologist, Mr. King, and his two assistants, Mr. Jeffery Guehr- ing and Mr. William Czechorowski, have iust uncovered the entrance to a pyramid. Upon reaching the tomb, they discover some ancient records, Among them are the long searched for records of Gaskill's outstanding class of l960. Mr. Guehring begins to read from a scroll entitled t'Gaskillites 1959-I96O : This section on the year 1956 tells of the entrance of approximately 240 ex- cited and bewildered 7th graders. Among important events of year: Joyce Hughes, Paul Schultz, Dorothy Gooding and Martha Ward win at Hallowe'en party and Sandra Wilcox wins second place in the 7th and 8th grade spelling bee. Note: Entire class survived hazardous year, ln l957, Mr. Czechorowski continues the reading, 'fthe scholarship awards for the highest averages for the previous year go to Joseph Hurst and Patricia Bates. Roger Ferguson and Theophil Worosz take the spelling bee honors. An explosion roared throughout the building during a science exam- ination, finishing the first semester with a bang. Many took port in the succes- ful school play. Miss Donna Hann begins to read from the section concerning the year 1958: 'lAt last we can call ourselves freshmen, Once again Joseph Hurst wins the scholarship award with Rosemary Valenti taking second place. Jon Edwards and Leo Mai become co-captains of the freshman football team, and some fortunate 'ones are inducted into the Honor Society, The variety show attracts many participants. Joseph Bruno and Kathleen Pasco win the Student Council election with a split ballot, defeating Joseph Hurst and Gwen Mackenna. A voice from a dark corner of the tomb begins to speak: Through special Mummy communications l have been able to keep abreast of the Class of 1960 at Gaskill. This year they have elected Joseph Hurst, President, Patricia Bates, Vice-Presidentg and Rosemary Valenti, Secretary-Treasurer of the Honor Society. The class has worked hard and played well. They have made a mighty pyramid of achievements with their participation in sports, variety shows, assembly programs, music and science clubs, and scholastic achievements. ln the words of one of their own major prophets: 'As the end of the school year comes into view each student looks to the future at Niagara Falls High School with mixed feelings. Each feels some sadness at leaving Gaskill and yet happiness for what he yet senses is in store for him: two more hard-working, fun-filled years at NFHS. ' Joy Colucci pronounced the expedition a success and the valuable records were forwarded to the Gaskill yearbook staff for safekeeping. -Historians: Judy Edwards, Pat Bates O

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i, t I iii ft LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT We the departing tenth grade class of 1960 of Gaskill Junior High School, being of sound mind, sound character, memory and reason, do direct that this our Last Will and Testament be carried on by the survivors of the forthcoming years who will thereupon assume their responsibilities as future seniors. ARTICLE I To Mr. Abbott and Mr. Goldstein we leave a chartered safari to an isolated pyramid for their unruly guests. ARTICLE Il To the faculty we leave each a sand bag and a shovel for the coming winter hazardous journeys to and from school. ARTICLE Ill To these instructors we bequeath the following: To Mr. King, we leave a large fishing hook and pole to pull down his charts. To Miss Tallman, we bequeath much success and happiness in the coming years from her tenth grade students. 3. To Mr. Labosky, we leave Paul Palumbo's basketball ability. 4. To Mrs. Twardoski, we leave our revised Cha-Cha steps for next year's Variety Show. ' 5 To Mr. Gavin, we bequeath much success with the ability of amateurs in the next years' productions. ARTICLE IV To a few honored people we bestow the following: 1. Jeff Guehring's bed-side voice to Thomas Wiesflog. 2. Al Soluri's little black book to John Bartolomei. 3 Theophil Worosz's brain to the biology lab. l. 2. Lefty Merino's brain to HYOU ASKED FOR lT . 4 5. Gary Falsetti leaves his elevator shoes to Gordy Fogg. 6 Laurel Eliah and Sally Stenton leave their Jane Mansfield and Marilyn Monroe walks to any ninth grader who can do them iustice. 7. Chauncey Swalwell leaves his curly hair and box of bobbie pins to Joe Genovese. 8 Joe Magliarditti leaves his sweet talk to Joe Campese. 9 Arnold Ruben's refined walk to Carol Maturani. 10. Delly Mariano leaves her winning personality to Ann Morgonti. ll We leave the faithful companionship of Kathy Pasco and Joe Hurst to Viann Laurendi and John Zankowski. Joan Kaczynski leaves her multi-colored fingernails to Louise Scheider. Red Appolony, Bart De Rosa, Mickey Sloma, and Rich Morgonti who have held up the office wall leave this task to ninth grade students who have taken up residence there. 14. The tenth grade cheerleaders leave throat spray and hot water bottles to the ninth grade cheerleaders. l5. Judy Olszewski leaves her experimented hair to any ninth grader willing to carry on her work. Joan Kuczynski Head Prophet 12. 13, il